MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advancements in
distance learning technology are empowering
students
in every nation on earth
to be participants in online courses.
This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences.
These massive open courses are
commonly free
for learners but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments.
There are quite a few
topics that
e-learning institutions
must deal with
in 2015 because e-learning technology is
improving so rapidly.
How can teachers
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
satisfactory?
How can institutions
be assured that
educators are properly credentialed
to teach MOOCs?
What different business strategies are being used by
institutions like
China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses?
How can we
handle issues like
low
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
developing
necessity
to grasp how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
stakeholders
need
to understand
the outcomes of these
open education
undertakings.
Students want
to understand how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
To meet this
desideratum for
details
the definitive new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics.
This gripping new book
also addresses the
most important controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER).
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